Women, children among 11 killed in Kohat roof collapse
A roof collapse caused by heavy rains in Kohat, Pakistan, has resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including women and children. Rescue teams successfully recovered the victims from the rubble, and the provincial government has pledged support to the affected families.
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The incident highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to extreme weather events and the importance of emergency response capabilities.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source KOHAT: Eleven people, including women and children, were killed and several others were injured after the roof of a house collapsed during heavy rain in the Lachi tehsil of Kohat district on Tuesday.
According to Rescue 1122 officials, the incident occurred in the Malagin area when a family gathering was taking place inside the house, leaving many people trapped under the debris.
Rescuers said 15 people were trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams recovered all victims and shifted them to the hospital.
Eleven of those rescued succumbed to their injuries, while the remaining injured received first aid before being referred to different hospitals for further treatment.
Rescue officials said most of the injured were women and children.
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